The average price of a 7-day trip to Himeji is $2,315 for a solo traveler, $4,158 for a couple, and $7,795 for a family of 4. Himeji hotels range from $54 to $211 per night with an average of $40, while most vacation rentals will cost $380 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kobe Airport (UKB) are between $1,338 and $2,185 per person for economy flights and $4,199 to $6,857 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $64 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Himeji, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to UKB and stay in a Himeji hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- August 20th to December 16th (except the week of October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Himeji is usually mid to late November.
Average Himeji Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Himeji for a week is $1,286-$3,494($184-$499 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $728 to $1,792 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $171 to $209 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Himeji for a week is $3,444-$6,520($492-$931 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,456 to $3,584 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $171 to $209 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Himeji for a week is $4,448-$10,844($635-$1,549 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,912 to $7,168 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $118 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $274 to $314 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Himeji
How cheap can you make a vacation to Himeji? The cheapest trip to Himeji is about $162 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $440 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $47.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Himeji for a week is $1,136-$4,857($162-$694 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $728 to $1,792 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $440 to $470 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Himeji for a week is $1,990-$6,894($284-$985 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,456 to $3,584 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $440 to $470 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Himeji for a week is $3,980-$12,660($569-$1,809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,912 to $7,168 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $752 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Himeji cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Himeji Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Himeji.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Himeji for a week is $2,754-$10,732($393-$1,533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,725 to $4,820 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $211 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Himeji for a week is $4,878-$16,448($697-$2,350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,450 to $9,640 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $211 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Himeji for a week is $9,756-$30,388($1,394-$4,341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $512 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,900 to $19,280 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $422 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Himeji Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Himeji is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Himeji due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Himeji Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Himeji hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Himeji.
Flight Costs to Himeji
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,185 average in early to mid July to a low of $1,338 in mid to late November. Median flight price is $1,237. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Himeji our data includes 58 originating airports, and 40 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Himeji from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $10,410 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nagasaki (NGS) in Nagasaki (Japan) at an average of just $118.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Himeji, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $847, so you can easily save about 63% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Himeji can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $526 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.